The Wee Blue Hoose

Cullen, Banffshire

The Wee Blue Hoose is a charming, traditional, former fisherman's cottage situated close to the harbour and beach in Seatown, the conservation area of the picturesque village of Cullen, on the north east Moray Coast.

The colourful houses there huddle end on to the sea, but don't go by the house numbers, as confusingly they were numbered in the order they were built! Mind you, all this is part of the charm.

Seatown has a lovely olde worlde feel, but it is doubtful if the original inhabitants would recognise their Wee Blue Hoose now. It has been the subject of a stunning and award winning, architect designed renovation and extension and now provides sunny, bright and extremely comfortable and high specification accommodation for up to 6 people.

The Wee Blue Hoose is a brilliant mix of character, style and comfort. The cosy sitting room has comfortable, inviting seating around the wood-burning stove and is the perfect place to relax of an evening.

The well-appointed galley kitchen leads to the extension which houses the smart, modern dining room that also has a further seating area, meaning that it can be used as an additional sitting room/library. It is a bright room with a heightened ceiling and light coming in from above and from the large glazed door that takes up almost an entire wall. With this door open the light floods in even more and you feel like you are really ‘bringing the outdoors in’. It leads out to a small decked garden area (with furniture) which is a perfect, sheltered suntrap. There are also two bike stands outside, but bring your own padlock!

Also on this level is a handy downstairs double bedroom and a very stylish bathroom. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms with twin beds (one converts into a double). As one would expect in this sort of house, the ceilings in the bedrooms and passageway are steeply coombed, so taller guests may have to mind their heads. Velux windows let in plenty of light and there is also room for a very cleverly designed and chic second bathroom.

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Quick Info

Sleeps: 6

Bedrooms: 3

Changeover Day: Sat

Pets Allowed: No

No smoking

Bathrooms: 2

Features

Open Fire/Solid Fuel Stove

WiFi

Garden Furniture

Secure Storage

Village

No Pets

2 week discount

Shower

Laundry Facilities

Freezer

Dishwasher

Mains Water

Cullen is an ideal centre for a family holiday. This is reputedly the sunniest area of Scotland and there are lovely beaches along the coast with safe bathing, where you have a chance of spotting dolphins and even, perhaps, the occasional whale in the offshore waters.

Cullen's fine old kirk, about a twenty minute walk from the centre, dates from 1236 and boasts a fine 'Laird's Loft'. There are pubs, a hotel and shops all within walking distance of the cottage. The ice cream parlour in the main town claims to be the best in Scotland, while Cullen's seafaring past lives on in its gastronomic treat, Cullen Skink, a delicious smoked fish soup.

If a day away from the beach appeals, then there is much to do in the wider surroundings. All the quaint little fishing villages along this coast have their own individual character and amply repay exploration. There are tennis courts in the village and a golf course between Cullen and Portknockie, where you can also see the remarkable Bow Fiddle Rock. It is hard to describe but you'll know it when you see it. From the back it looks a bit like a duck pulling some weed out of the water!

A short drive will take you inland to the whisky trail, the castle trail and the Speyside Way, where you can walk through woods and across heather covered hills. The conservation villages of Fordyce, gathered round its ancient castle and Sandend, with a 1.5 mile beach, are within a 5 mile drive.

There is fishing to be had not only in the Spey, but in many lesser but excellent rivers, while Elgin (which has a fine cathedral and is also home of Johnson of Elgin cashmere) and even Inverness are quite feasible for a day trip. Lovers of wildlife and birds in particular can visit the RSPB reserve at Kingston on Spey, just along the coast, or see the puffins at Troup Head. The nearest places for major shopping are Banff and Buckie, from where you can also take boat trips to see seals and puffins. The beaches at Sandend and Banff are arguably among the finest in Scotland for surfing.

Local Info

Pub: 0.25 miles

Shop: 0.25 miles

Restaurant: 0.25 miles

Train Station: 12 miles

Airport: 60 miles

Supermarket: 5 miles

Sandy Beach: 0.25 miles

Swimming Pool/Leisure Centre: 5 miles

Cycle Hire: 5 miles

Riding Stables: 12 miles

Golf Course: 0.25 miles

RSPB Reserve: 60 miles

National Park: 50 miles

Boat Hire: 6 miles

Marina: 4 miles

Ski Slopes: 60 miles

Bus Links: 0.25 miles

Water Sport Centres: 4 miles

Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.

Weekly Prices

The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).

2 Week Discount (£25)

Changeover Day: Sat

Rental - Date Range

Sleeps 6

04 Jul 2015 - 28 Aug 2015

£665.00

29 Aug 2015 - 18 Sep 2015

£565.00

19 Sep 2015 - 16 Oct 2015

£465.00

17 Oct 2015 - 30 Oct 2015

£565.00

31 Oct 2015 - 18 Dec 2015

£395.00

19 Dec 2015 - 27 Dec 2015

£665.00

28 Dec 2015 - 05 Jan 2016

£695.00

06 Jan 2016 - 04 Mar 2016

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05 Mar 2016 - 25 Mar 2016

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26 Mar 2016 - 08 Apr 2016

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09 Apr 2016 - 06 May 2016

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07 May 2016 - 27 May 2016

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28 May 2016 - 03 Jun 2016

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04 Jun 2016 - 01 Jul 2016

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02 Jul 2016 - 26 Aug 2016

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27 Aug 2016 - 16 Sep 2016

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17 Sep 2016 - 14 Oct 2016

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15 Oct 2016 - 28 Oct 2016

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29 Oct 2016 - 20 Dec 2016

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21 Dec 2016 - 27 Dec 2016

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28 Dec 2016 - 05 Jan 2017

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06 Jan 2017 - 05 Jan 2018

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Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.

Reviews

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Excellent

The "Wee Blue Hoose" was a fantastic cottage, perfect in every way which gave our family memories of a relaxi...

The "Wee Blue Hoose" was a fantastic cottage, perfect in every way which gave our family memories of a relaxing break to treasure. A beautiful and comfortable home in a lovely setting, very well equipped and very welcoming. We will definitely go back!